{"product_id":"newton-robert-iliffe-9780199298037","title":"Newton: A Very Short Introduction","description":"Newton's reputation was the subject of intense debate long before his death in 1727. While alive, numerous opponents sought to topple his theories, and his views on religion were considered by many to be unorthodox. For the vast majority of scholars, however, his groundbreaking approach to science overrode all else. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book makes use of previously unpublished private writings and manuscript sources to present a concise exploration of the internal springs of Newton's complex character. Robert Iliffe describes Newton's studies in fields ranging from alchemy, physics, and mathematics, as well as his controversial religious beliefs, and concludes with a consideration of the legacy left after his demise. \u003cem\u003eNewton\u003c\/em\u003e will gratify readers who are interested in the real history behind one of the world's most legendary scientists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Iliffe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0199298033\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199298037\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.87h x 4.40w x 0.39d","brand":"Robert Iliffe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44054707011839,"sku":"9780199298037","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1fef7968-108e-4cfa-998d-cb5069a08c81.jpg?v=1685031519","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/newton-robert-iliffe-9780199298037","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}